Jewish Religious School from Toddlers to Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training

Temple Beth Hillel invites all children and their families to join our Sunday School, Beit Midrash Hillel.   We take seriously the command to “Teach your children diligently”, with a sense of wonder, art and happy celebration of our holidays, festivals and culture.

Classes Start August 2011! Call 510-223-2560 or email tbh@aol.com to learn more or enroll.  

Mazel Tots: A free twice a month class for children ages 2 1/2-4 introducing Jewish holidays and Biblical stories.   Learn more

Kindergarten through Third Grade: Continuing instruction in understanding concepts of Judaism and fundamental Hebrew.

B’nai Mitzvah Class, Fourth through Seventh Grade: Religious instruction and training for Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

The  curriculum has been designed to promote continuity year after year, and to keep the kids in touch with various aspects of their Jewish identity.

“Sunday school is awesome!  We get to learn Hebrew!  We get to make cookies and challah.  We know the prayers and can lead the service. I like snack!”  –Sam, age 7

Temple Beth Hillel also operates a Mid-Week Hebrew School for children beginning in the Grade 3-4 year and culminating in their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Hebrew instruction takes place on Tuesdays, timing depending on grade level.  Participation in Hebrew training, a must for Bar or Bat Mitzvah, is not required for general enrollment at Beit Midrash Hillel.

High School,  Eighth through Twelfth Grade:  Our high school program is Midrasha in Berkeley, which serves students throughout the community and meets on Sunday mornings at Congregation Beth-El.  The program includes core courses supplemented by retreats and a large number of elective courses.  It provides students with the skills and knowledge they will need as committed Jewish adults and offers a larger social group for Jewish teenagers than exists at any one synagogue and the opportunity to form lasting friendships. Orientation is August 30th. Learn more about Midrasha

Interested in checking out Beit Midrash Hillel?  Feel free to join us any Sunday that school is in session (view calendar for dates and times).  You and your child(ren) are welcome to come to t’filah and stay for class.  Just check-in with the office to let us know.

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